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AGENDA TITLE: City Council discussion and direction regarding Assembly Bill 2476 (Wolk)
concerning the expansion of the Delta Protection Commission land use
authority
MEETING DATE: May 18, 2004
PREPARED BY: Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council consider Assembly Bill (AB 2476)
concerning the expansion of the Delta Protection
Commission's land use authority and authorize the Mayor to
send appropriate correspondence.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Assembly Bill 2476 has been introduced and is currently
making its way through the various legislative committees.
The bill would revise the voting membership of the
Commission primarily from current reclamation districts to special interest groups such as
agriculture, environmental and recreation.
Additionally, the bill would revise the Commission's powers and duties by identifying lands within
the secondary zone of the delta that, if developed, would have an impact on the primary zone.
The Commission's authority and local government's duties with respect to those lands in the
secondary zone would be modified as well.
The bill would require a local government's general plan for the secondary zone that results in
the conversion of agricultural land from a rural use to an urban classification to comply with
specified mitigation relating to easements or fees.
From staffi s perspective, the key policy issue to consider is twofold. First, does the legislation
have impact on the City? Both Richard Prima and I have reviewed the language and we are not
convinced it will impact us one way or another. The City's White Slough property is located
within the secondary zone of the delta, but as we have seen, other State regulatory agencies
have exerted control over our activities. The second issue to consider is a bit broader as it
relates to the State usurping a local jurisdiction's land use authority by imposing a State
mandate.
APPROVED: - --
. Dixon Plynn, City M ager
Council Communication
May 18, 2004
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Other cities within the County (Stockton, Lathrop & Tracy) have taken positions to oppose this legislation.
Clearly for these communities the potential impact is greater due to the proximity of the secondary zone.
The League of California Cities has taken a "watch" position for the bill. Currently it is scheduled for the
Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 19tH
I have attached a copy of the bill in its most current format as well as a copy of the delta zones.
onradt Bartlam
Community Development Director
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Attachments
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AILL NUMDER: AB 2476 AMENDED
BILL TEXT
AMENDED 1N ASSEMBLY APRIL 26, 2004
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MARCH 21, 2004
CNTs_GDUC ED BY Assembly Member Wolk
FEBRUARY 19, 2004
An act to amend Sections 29702, 29703, 29705, 29706, 2.9707, 29735,
'974:x, 29751, 09756, 29756.5, 29760, 29762, 29762, 29763, 29763.5,
29764, 2976;, 29771, 29775, and 29777 of, to add Sections 2971403 and
19765.5 to, and to repeal Section 29761,5 of, the Public Resources
`ode, relating ,to the Sacramento -San Joaquin pelta.
LEGISi,A VE; COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 0476, as amended, Wolk. ,Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta.
'1) Existing law cz:eates the Delta Protection Commission and
;pec.. f i es that 0he membership includes, among others, one member from
ach of the 5 different reclamation districts located within the
orimary zone who is, a rendent of the delta and elected by the
it us een of We reclamation districts, and the Director of Parks and
iecrea¢-ioan,the. Di e'ctor of Fish and Game,
y true Director of Food and
kgricuirury
)fficer of the State Lards commission, the Director of Boating
and Waterways, and the Director of Water Resources, or their
iesignees. Existing law also authorizes each reclamation district: tc
to.minate one director to be a member of the commission.
This bill would, .instead of the members specified above, require
iembersbip of nhe commission to include 2 members who are
eprese.ntati..ve of agricultural interests, 2 members who are
exp:: eser tat.f,ve of en.vi-ronmenta.l. interests, 2 members who are
-epresentat ve of recreation interests, 2 members representing
-eclva a ion d.isorict.s, the public member of the California
Bay-Deita Authority appointed by the
.averaor to represent; the Sacramento and San Joaquin. River Delta
'egion, thou Secretary of the Resources Agency or the secretary's
tesignee, and the Secretary of Food and Agriculture or the secretary'
design.ew. The billwould also add specified nonvoting members to
� e +iGiIIniss 1_on.
The bill would also revise certain legislative findings relating
C) the dim
2, Existing law ve,sts the commission with various growers and
uties relating to the delta. Existing law requires local
overnments to undertake various actions with respect to the delta
The bill would revise some of the commission's powers and duties
among other thingo, requiring the commission, by October 1, 2606,
o identify .lands within the secondary zone, that, if developed,
ould have an i.€yact; on We primary zone, and would expand the
omm,iss..on's authority, and local governments' duties, with respect
o those lands within the secondary zone. By expanding Local
o>vexnments ` duties, the bili would impose a state -mandated local
rog ram
The bil t wool d also provide that a change or update to the
esou-rce management plan adopted, reviewed, and maintained by the
o?nmiss:i.on may be approved by the commission only after at least 3
ablic hearings, as specified.
0Existing law require, the Director of State Planning and
esearcn to sybmic to the commission comments and recommendations on
he :resource management plan, before the commission adopts the plan.
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The bill 4,roWd also require the director to submit comments two the
wommi ssion before the plan is updated .
(°qt) Existing law authorizes a person, to appeal to the commission
From specified actions by a l o Qal government meat or local agency with
�expect no the de Ttwa . if an appealed action .is remanded by the
commission to the ioca.J government or local agency, existing law
nuthor:izes the local government or local agency to modify the
appealed acnion and reaubmiL the matter for review by the commission.
This will_ would 'require, rather than authorize, the local
40;,ernmeno or local agency to modify the appealed action and resubmit
A to twine commission for review, thereby imposing a state -mandated
local. program.
15) Existing lay, creates the San Joaquin delta Protection Fund in
Ae Stat: Treasury and provides that any money in the Band is
:vailable, v po ` appropriation by the Legislature, for support of the
c,mwissi.on in an amount:. not to exceed $250,000 in any fiscal year.
This bili would delete the cap on the amount of money that may be
Yppropriated from the fend for support of the commission in any
`:cal year.
r 6 i The bill would require a local government's general plan
Lmendmen.t for the secondary zone that results in the conversion of
,grit alt rral
land or habitat from a rural use to an urban.
Aassiflcation, to comply with specified mitigation requirements
'elating to ease Qats or fees for wazements By imposing
hat requirement on local governments, the brill would impose a
tate-mandated local program. The mill would require those fees
o be paid Lo the conoi ssion and deposited in the and, as gpeci fa ed a
(7) The bill would make other related substantive and
onsu sta.at i.ve changes and delete obsolete provisions of law.
i8'r The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse
ocal agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the
tate. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that
eim ursement, including the creation of a State Mandates Claims Fund
o pay the costs of mandates that do .not exceed $1,000,000 statewide
nd cther procedures for claW whose statewide costs emceed
This hill would provide haat, if the Commission on State Mandates
ewermi es that: the bill c maims costs mandated by the state,
eimbursemerr for those costs shall be made pursuant to these
tanu ory provwis'fono
Vote : majority. pprQpriat ion: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
tate-mandated local program: yes.
E x OP€ R OF TAB STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. Sect: ion 29702 of the Public Resources Code is amended
reed
29702. The LQgI.slatare further finds and declares that the basic
sal.s of the ;Mate for the delta are the following-.
(a) Protect, maintain, and, where possible, enhance and restore
ie overall quaiity of the delta environment and its historical
nportai^e; including, Hut not limited to, agriculture, wildlife
Witat, and recreational ant ivities .
(h) Assure= orderly, balanced conservation and development of delta
ind resources,
(c' improve flood protection by structural and nonstructural means
endure an incarease<d level of publi:, healon and safety.
SW. 2. Section 29703 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
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29703. The Legislature further finds and declares as follows;
(a) The delta is an agricultural region of great value to the
50are and nation and the retention and continued cultivation and
)roduction of fertile peatlands and prime soils are of significant
slue.
W) The agricultural land of the delta, while adding greatly to
.he economy of the state, also provides a significant value as open
apace and habitat for water fowl using the Pacific Flyway, as well as
)ther wildlife, and the continued dedication and retention of that
Vita land in agricultural production contributes to the preservation
and enhancement of open space and habitat values.
(c) Agricultural lands located within the primary zone should be
Drorected from the intrusion of nonagricultural uses in the secondary
Tone.
SEC. 3, Section 29"05 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
:ea&
29705. The Legislature further finds and declares the following:
(a) The delta's wildlife and wildlife habitats, including
oaterways, vegetated unieveed channel islands, wetlands, and riparian
jorests and vegetation corridors, are highly valuable, providing
:riticat wintering habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds
.sing the Pacific Flyway, as well as certain plant species, various
,are and endangered wildlife species of birds, mammals, and fish, and
iumerous amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.
(b) These wildlife species and their habitat are valuable, unique,
ind irreplaceable resources of critical statewide significance, and
A is the policy of the state to preserve and protect these resources
and their diversity for the enjoyment of current and future
ienerations.
ic) WildLife habitat located within the primary zone should be
trorected from the intrusion of nonagricultural uses in the secondary
:one.
SEC. 4, Section 29706 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
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29706, The Legislature further finds and declares that the
-eaource values of the delta have deteriorated, and that further
leteraoration threatens the maintenance and sustainability of the
Vitale agriculture, ecology, fish and wildlife populations,
-ecreational opportunities, historical importance, and economic
)roductivity.
SEC. S. Section 29707 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
ead;
29707. The Legislature further finds and declares that there is
To process by which state and national interests and values can be
,rotected and enhanced for the delta, and that, to protect the
,egional, state, and national interests for the long-term
agricultural productivity, economic vitality, historic value, and
tcological health of the delta resources, it is necessary to provide
,no implement delta land use planning and management by local
lovernments.
SEC. 6, Section 29735 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
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29735, 7here is hereby created the Delta Protection Commission
:onsisting of 19 members as follows:
Wi One member of the board of supervisors of each of the five
ounties within the delta whose supervisorial district is within the
,rimary zone shall be appointed by the board of supervisors of the
ounly.
W) Three elected city council members shall be selected and
ppointed by city selection committees, from regional and area
ouncils of government, one in each of the following areas:
(1) One from the north delta, consisting of the Counties of Solo
nd Sacramento.
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(2) One from the south delta, consisting of the County of San
Magnin,
(3) One from the west delta, consisting of the Counties of Contra
70sta. and Solanc.
(c) Two members representative of agricultural interests (one of
whom shall be a landowner or represent landowners within the primary
none).
(d} Two members representative of environmental interests Ione of
,whom shall be a landowner or represent landowners within the primary
:one).
(e) Two members representative of recreation interests (one of
whom shall represent historic preservation interests).
(f) Two members representing reclamation districts within the
wrimary and secondary zones of the delta, chosen through a selection
)rocess established by the five reclamation districts in the region.
a) The public member of the California. Bay -Delta Authority
+pcointed by the Governor to represent the Sacramento and San Joaquin
liver Delta _42ol4a,_ (delta) Region.
,h) The Secretary of the Resources Agency, or the secretary's
les ignew.
('_) The Secretary of Food and Agriculture, or the secretary°s
lesignee.
SEC. 1. Section 29740.5 is added to the Public Resources Code, to
:ead:
29740.5. The director of each of the entities specified in
subdivisions (a) to (g), inclusive, shall, and the director of each
;f the entities specified in subdivisions (h) to (k), inclusive, may,
3esignate an employee of the entity to participate as a nonvoting
member in the activities of the commission:
(a) Department of Parks and Recreation.
(b) Department of water Resources.
Department of Fish and Game.
{di State Lands Commission.
(e) Department of. Boating and Waterways
tf) State Reclamation Hoard.
(g) Department of Conservation.
(h) United States Army Corps of Engineers.
(i) United States Natural Resources Conservation Service.
(i) United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
(k) National Marine Fisheries Service.
SEC. 8. Section 29741 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
'e:a&
29741. All of the commission's meetings shall be held in a city
dthi.n the delta,
SEC. 9. Section 29753 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
ead
29753. The commission may appoint advisory committees, as
.ecessary, for the purpose of providing the commission with timely
•cements, advice, and -information. The commission may appoint
ommittees from its membership or may appoint additional advisory
:ommittees from members of other interested public agencies and
:rivate groups, The commission shall seek advice and recommendations
rom advisory committees appointed by local
governments that are involved in subject matters
.ffectirg the. delta.
SEC. 10. Section 29756 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
,ad:
29755. The commission may promote, facilitate, and administer the
cquisition of voluntary private and public habitat and agricultural
onservation easements in the delta.
SEC. 11. Section, 2.9756.5 of the Public Resources Code is amended
o read
29756.5. The commission may act as the facilitating agency for
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she implementation of any programs for multiobjective flood control,
joint habitat restoration or enhancement, or agricultural land
:onservation, located within the primary zone and secondary zone of
Ae delta.
SEC. 12, Section 29760 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
read;
29760. (a) (1) The commission shall review and maintain the
resource management plan for land uses within, and that may have an
impact on, the primary zone of the delta.
(2) On or before October 1, 2006, the commission shall identify
Lands within the secondary zone, that, if developed, would have an
;mpact on she primary zone.
(b) The resource management plan shall meet the following
requirements:
(1) Protect and preserve the cultural values and economic vitality
mat reflect the history, natural heritage, and human resources of
:he delta.
121 Conserve and protect the quality of renewable resources.
(3) Preserve and protect agricultural viability.
(4) Restore, improve, and manage levee systems by promoting
itrategies, including, but not limited to, methods and procedures
,hat advance the adoption and implementation of coordinated and
sniform standards among governmental agencies for the maintenance,
-epair, and construction of both public and private levees.
(5) Preserve and protect delta dependent fisheries and their
iabitat,
(s) Preserve and protect riparian and wetlands habitat, and
)romote and encourage a net increase in both the acreage and values
A those resources on public lands and through voluntary cooperative
arrangements with private property owners.
(?) Preserve and protect the water quality of the delta, both for
LnstrQam purposes and for human use and consumption,
(8) Preserve and protect open -space and outdoor recreational
opportunities.
(91 Preserve and protect private property interests from
and vandalism.
(10) Preserve and protect opportunities for controlled public
recess and use of public lands and waterways consistent with the
)rotection of natural resources and private property interests.
111) Preserve, protect, and maintain navigation,
112) Protect the delta from any development that results in any
significant loss of habitat or agricultural land,
113) Promote strategies for the funding, acquisition, and
wintenance of voluntary cooperative arrangements, such as
:onservation easements, between property owners and conservation
Iroups that protect wildlife habitat and agricultural land, while not
mpairing the integrity of levees.
44) Permit water reservoir and habitat development that is
,ompatible with other uses,
'W The resource management plan shall not supersede the authority
A local governments over areas within the secondary zone that do
tot impact the primary zone's resources,
(d) To facilitate, in part, the requirements specified in
iaragraphs (8), (9), (101, and (11) of subdivision (b), the
:ommission shall include in the resource management plan, in
!onsultation with all law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in
he delta, a strategy for the implementation of a coordinated marine
natrol system throughout the delta that will improve law enforcement
,nd coordinate the use of resources by all jurisdictions to ensure
tn adequate level of public safety. The strategic plan shall
dentify resources to implement that coordination. The commission
toes not have authority to abrogate the existing authority of any law
:nforcement agency,
(e) To the extent that any of the requirements specified in this
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section are in conflict, nothing in this division shall deny the
right of the landowner to continue the agricultural use of the land.
SEC. 13. Section 29761 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
;ead:
29761. The Director of State Planning and Research shall submit
zomments and recommendations on the resource management plan for the
7ommission's consideration, prior to the plan's adoption or update.
SEC, 14. Section 29761,5 of the Public Resources Code is repealed.
SEC, 15. Section 29762 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
-ead;
29762. A change or update to the resource management plan may be
approved by the commission only after at least three public
iearings, with at least one hearing held in a city in the north
Vice, one hearing held in a city in the south delta, and one hearing
field in a city in the west delta.
SEC, 16. Section 29763 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
eaw
29763. Within 180 days from the date of the adoption of the
-esource management plan or any amendments, changes, or updates, to
:he resource management plan, by the commission, all local.
lovernments shall submit to the commission proposed amendments that
All cause their general plans to be consistent with the criteria in
;action 29763.5 with respect to land located within the primary zone.
SEC. 17, Section 29763.5 of the Public Resources Code is amended
o read:
29763.5. The commission shall act on proposed local government
leneral plan amendments within 60 days from the date of submittal of
he proposed amendments. The commission shall approve the proposed
general plan amendments by a majority vote of the commission
iembership, with regard to lands within, or causing impact on the
esources ot, the primary zone, only after making all of the
ollowing written findings as to the potential impact of the proposed
imendments, to the extent that those impacts will not increase
equirements or restrictions upon agricultural practices in the
;rimary zone, Lased an substantial evidence in the record:
fa) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, are consistent with the
esource management plan.
(b) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in wetland
ir riparian loss,
1c) The general plan, and development approved or proposed that is
•onsistent with the general plan, will not result in the degradation
I water quality,
fd? The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in
ricreased nonpoint source pollution.
(e) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in the
egradation or reduction of Pacific Flyway habitat.
A! The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in reduced
riblic access, provided the access does not infringe on private
roperty rights.
ig! The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not expose the public
o increased flood hazard,
(h) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
hat is consistent with the general plan, will not adversely impact
gricultural lands or increase the potential for vandalism, trespass,
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Dr the creation of public or private nuisances on public or private
lana.
A) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
that is consistent with the general plan, will not result in the
egradation or impairment of levee integrity,
(j) the general plan, and any development approved or proposed
Oat is consistent with the general plan, will not adversely impact
navigation.
(k) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
-hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in any
increased requirements or restrictions upon agricultural practices in
the primary zone.
(1) The general plan, and any development approved or proposed
.hat is consistent with the general plan, will not result in
legradation to nhe cultural or historical value of delta communities.
GEC. 18, Section 29764 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
read
29764, This division does not confer any permitting authority
tpon the commission or require any local government to conform its
renezal pian, or land use entitlement decisions, to the resource
ranagement plan, except with regard to lands within, or that may have
vn impacton; the primary zone. The resource management plan does
;of preempt local government general plans for lands within the
secondary zone, except for those lands that have been identified as
.az.ds that, if developed, would have an impact on the primary zone.
SEC. 19, Section 29755 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
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2.9765. Prior to the commission approving the general plan
mendments :f the local government, the local government may approve
(evelopment within the primary zone only after making all of the
'ollowi.ng written findings on the basis of substantial evidence in
he record:
(a} The development will not result in wetland or riparian loss,
(b) The development will not result in the degradation of water
uaiity.
(c} The development will not result in increased nonpoint source
ollution or soil erosion, including subsidence or sedimentation.
(d) The development will not result in degradation or reduction of
acific Flyway habitat.
Cel The development will not result. in reduced public access,
rovided that access does not infringe upon private property rights.
(f) The development will not expose the public to increased flood
azards.
ig) The development will not adversely impact agricultural lands
r increase the potential for vandalism, trespass, or the creation of
ublic or private nuisances on private or public land.
(h) The development will not result in the degradation or
mpairment of levee integrity.
(i) The development will not adversely impact navigation,
Qi The development- will not result in any increased requirements
restrictions upon agriculturai practices in the primary zone,
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fees equal to the value of obtaining those easements. The mitigation
easements shali be in the amount of one acre for every acre of land
converted, or one fees charged for the value of obtaining those
wasemenns shallbe in the amount it would cost to obtain one acre of
casement for every acre of land converted.
(b) When a person applies to a public agency of a local government
subject to subdivision (a) for a building permit, license,
ertificate, or other entitlement for use, all fees required by
subdivision (a) shall be paid by the local government to the
commission and transmitted to the Treasurer for deposit_ in the
3acramento-San joaquin Delta Protection Fund,
SFC. 21. Section 29771 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
:ead;
29771. After a hearing on an appealed action, the commission
hal'i either deny the appeal or remand the matter to the local.
lovernment or local agency for reconsideration, after making specific
'A ndi.ngs. upon remand, the local government or local agency shall.
nodify the appealed action and resubmit the matter for review to the
-ommi.ssion. A proposed action appealed pursuant to this section
shall not be effective until the commission has adopted written
'Endings, based on substantial evidence inthe record, that the
action isconsistent with the resource management plan, the approved
)orti.ons of local government general plans that implement the
_-esource management plan, and this division.
SEC. 22. Section 29776 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
ead:
29776. The Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta Protection Fund is hereby
created in the State Treasury- Any money in the Sacramento -San
Joaquin Delta Protection Fund is available, upon appropriation by the
,egislanure, for support of the commission.
SEC. 23. Section 29777 of the Public Resources Code is amended to
ead;
29777. The commission shall not incur costs in excess of the
.*Wotan of funds available for .expenditure by the commission in any
iscal year.
SEG. 24. 'notwithstanding rection 17610 of the Government Code, if
.he Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains
:;cats mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and
>chnol districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Fart 7
commencing wi..th. Sect -ion 17500; of Division 4 of Title 2 of the
overnment Code. if the statewide cost of the claim for
.eimbursement dares not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000),
reimbursement shall be made from the State Mandates Claims Fund.
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Legal Delta
and Zones
Primary Zone
Secondary Zone
Coanty Boundary
Swface Stleets
—"— Major Highways
HydmgraPhy
Delta Pnrn y Zone
Delta S..dazy Zone
Source: Department of Water Resources
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Delta Protection Commission
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Board or Super° visors Telephone: (269) 468-3113
ast 4 ei e .4ve Fax: (209) 468-3694
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Representing the Fifth District
May 7, 2004
The Honorable Lois Wolk
California Mate Assemblv
5135 State Capitol, Room 6012
Sacramento, CA 05514
Reg: XB 2476 (Delta protection Commission)
Dear Assensblymember Wolk,
As a Connnissioner of the Delta Protection Commission, I have followed the
development of AIS 2476 with great concern.
Scott Tyrrell
G'Qislative Assistant
As you know, we are a growing community in need of housing, road improvements,
industry, and _jobs. I fear that AB 2476 may have serious unintended consequences
creating a negative impact on San Joaquin County's overall development.
fhe changes suggested by AB 2476 to the original Act wilt affect communities that have
already been planned and begun development. I believe any additional impediments/fees
may have a detrimental cause and effect- It is simply unfair to change the ground rules at
this bane.
I: believe the Commission has functioned properly and effectively within the original
intent of Its purpose as mandated by the Act, The goal is to protect the Primary Zone and
I believe the Commission can do so under its current guidelines.
Your consideration is appreciated.
rSi cerely,
1%
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Supervisor, Fifth District
Chair, Board of Supervisors
Commissioner, Delta Protection
DTGT 12904/OlST
The Honorable Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor
The Secretary of Resources dike Chrisman
Assemblymember Greg Aghazarian
Assembly€nelmber, Guy Houston
Assemblymember Barbara Matthews
Assemblymember Alan Nakanishi
State Senator Mike Machado
State Senator Charles Poochigian
San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors
League of California Cities
California State Association of Counties
Mayors of Lathrop, Lodi "Manteca, Stockton, and Tracy